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Archives for February 2012

Insurers asking for 15 years NCD as max
Hi, usually insurers have asked for how many years NCD you have with 5 yrs being the max. Sometimes that was upto 9 yrs. I can, and did, answer max to both those questions as I have had the discount protected for quite a few yrs now, so even the 2 claims I made (5 and 7 yrs ago now) did not drop me from max (65-70%…
motabilty car a quick question
hi all i have a quick question ive had the car a year now and she is due for its service in the morning, my husband and myself r named drivers but i dont drive car, ive asked for a replacement car while ours is being service can my husband go and get the replacement car without me being there as they want both driving…
Renault Megane Scenic??
Hi, hope you could give me some advice? We are looking to get a family car (2 adults and 3 young kids) and have approx £3k. We have been looking around online and we like the look of the Renault megane scenic 1.5 dci (prob 04-05 reg). We will get out and about this weekend. Has anyone had any experience, good or bad, or is…
Photo Driving Licence
My photo driving licence was due for renewal on 20 March 2012. I had a reminder from DVLA and I applied assuming that the end date will be on the licence until 20 March 2022 even though I am applying a month early. Same as passport application. However now that I have received the licence from DVLA the dates are for 10…
Disputing 'Contravening a Red Light' offence
Hi, Amidst a moment’s lack of concentration, I recently went through a red light. Never broken the law in any context before and I know some of you will think I deserve my fine and points etc (even though it was accidental and a late changing light). However, I have received the NIP and it says Contravening a 'Road' light…
Riding the clutch
What is the correct meaning of riding the clutch? I have heard so many explanations of this, I've lost count. Surely, they can't all be right? Is it when you are stopped in traffic and you fully depress the clutch perhaps in readiness to go? Or you are stopped in traffic and you find and hold at the biting point again in…
What do you do when buying your first car?
My test is next week, early in the week. My friends dad has links with a lot of people in the motor trade, and has found a car for me to look at which is going to their house tonight. If all is ok, I will buy the car. It is MOT'ed and taxed for a while. But then what?! Say I go view it Friday, decide I want it, pay…
Write off
hi, my car is about to be written off,I have only had it 5 weeks and paid three thousand for it.it had been a write off before but was in lovely condition, will the fact that it had been written off before affect what they will offer me,thanks..
Used car DPF problem
Bought a 2008 Focus 1.6tdci recently, and within days it came up with a DPF blocked message. Took it to the dealer, who put some additive in and cleared the diagnostic messages. Car seemed to be ok after that until last week, when it began hesitating alot, and there was lots of lag when accelerating. I went back to the…
Cars, cars, aaaarrrrgggghhhhhhhsssssss
I hate looking for cars but here we go again...... I am not sure I can take it to be honest. Already sick of looking. I need a car to get around for work, taking the mail out, going to shows and fittings. I have seen a Volvo V50 on an 08 plate, 100k on the clock - nice car, perfect for business use (large boot space, good…
Problem with left indicator
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me with a problem with my Peugeot 206 ( 1.1 – yr2003). The problem that I am currently having is with the front left indicator, which is currently not working. The dash light indicator flashes too fast and clicks, yet no light come on at the front but my side and back indicator comes…
£2000.......which MPV?....if at all!
I am going to have £2k max to buy a car and am thinking of getting a MPV as opposed to the mondeo estate I did have. I have 2 small children and a double pushchair so need decent boot space. Options seem to be Renault scenic, vauxhaul zafira, citroen picasso, nissan almera fino? Any suggestions or would I be better getting…
Running / Converting Car to LPG
With the constant increase in petrol prices, I took the plunge and had my Citroen Picassio converted to LPG by official fitters in June 2011. Took 4 days which was carefully planned for and cost just over £1,000. Initially was not sure if I had done the right thing as for the first 2 - 3 weeks I was a constantly having…
Ford advice please
Morning all I drive a 2005 Ford Focus which has caused me no end of bother since I bought it. This morning I got in with my kids and drove to my son's nursery. I dropped him off and went to drive to school, but as soon as I pulled away there was an awful grinding creaking sound coming from the back of the car. My dd said…
Driving with boot open
Hello, I'm working on this low budget feature and for our shoot on Sunday, we need to film a car from the boot of an other car driving in front of the first one. We are gonna need to have the boot open so we can have a clear view. I have found here that it was legal to drive with a boot open as long as lights and licence…
How to get best price to scrap your old car?
Due to illness, injury and general bad luck I was unable to drive my car for five months. I declared it SORN and suspended the insurance. It was a Renault Megane Scenic. :( When I came to try to drive it again the MOT had expired and the car was unusable. It wouldn't even start. Its a long story but I only paid £450 for it…
Driving Licence turn-around
I have sent my licence away to have picture renewed. Any idea how long its likely to take? Cheers x
Replacement started failed 8months on - replacement/labour?
Just had the aa man out as car would not start, starter bit going over just clicking. Aa man pointed to starter, it's getting power and batts fine. Bump started me so I could drive to garage. Started was replaced with new one back in June last year, luckly I found my receipt. The part should have a 1 year…
car problem think its the clutch
having problem with the car think its the clutch but its only done 18100 miles had it 2years from new, when you pull out of junction it starts to wheel spin because the bite point on clutch is so high, never had problem with other cars and drive carefully and slowly as you would expect in a 1.6 cmax wife taking it to ford…
am I still better buying from garage
I have seen a car that I am interested in at a garage, however, they say it will not come with any garauntee or warranty, its a car they took in part ex. The car however does come with a long mot. Despite the garage saying the above would I still be covered under the selling act should something major go wrong with the…

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